By Kwame Bediako
The squad includes a mix of players from the Ghana Premier League, the U23 setup, and several returnees. Among the notable comebacks are Felix Afena‑Gyan (Amedspor), Majeed Ashimeru (RAAL La Louvière), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), and Ibrahim Osman (Birmingham City). Ashimeru returns after a lengthy injury lay‑off that kept him out of both club and international football for some time.
Home‑based presence and overseas stars
Medeama’s Salim Adams leads the group of home‑based players, underlining the new coach’s willingness to give top‑flight Ghanaian club figures a chance. He is joined by Ebenezer Abban (Heart of Lions), Ebenezer Adade (Dreams FC), and Simpson. Overseas‑based inclusions such as Abdul Aziz Issah (Barcelona B), Ebenezer Annan (AS Saint‑Étienne), Ibrahim Osman, and Paul Reverson (Ajax FC) show Queiroz’s intent to balance local form with continental‑level exposure.
What this squad means for Queiroz’s project
Afena‑Gyan’s return to the fold, after his last appearance for Ghana in May 2025 in the Unity Cup against Trinidad and Tobago, signals a fresh start under Queiroz and a chance to integrate different profiles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Mexico friendly will act as a first‑look blueprint for the coach’s preferred systems, squad depth, and the type of players he may lean on as the Black Stars gear up for Group L matches against Panama, England, and Croatia.
